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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2025 · 12 min read

New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins: 2025 Week 4 Recap

Dolphins defeat Jets 27–21 in Week 4

Tua Tagovailoa led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 21–27 Week 4 finish.

New York Jets 21 0–4
Final 21–27
Miami Dolphins 27 1–3 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
21–27
Halftime
New York Jets 3–10 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Justin Fields
FantasyHQ MVP
Tua Tagovailoa
Game date
September 29, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Justin Fields
    Justin Fields 20/40 · 267 YDS · 3 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Taylor
    Malik Taylor 5 REC · 65 YDS +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Garrett Wilson
    Garrett Wilson 6 REC · 76 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Tua Tagovailoa
    Tua Tagovailoa 17/29 · 183 YDS · 2 TD +12.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 6 REC · 67 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Darren Waller
    Darren Waller 3 REC · 27 YDS · 2 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 27–21 New York Jets
Halftime
New York Jets 3–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tua Tagovailoa
Top passer
Justin Fields
Biggest EPA play
(9:36) 7-J.Fields scrambles left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2025-09-29

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 27–21 on 2025-09-29. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +12.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New York Jets03711021
Miami Dolphins37146027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYJNew York Jets
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 10:55FG
    Riley Patterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 29
    Score
    0-3

    (10:55) 47-R.Patterson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:26TD
    Darren Waller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 4
    Score
    0-9

    (9:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:20XP
    Riley Patterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    0-10

    47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:02FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 40
    Score
    3-10

    (:02) 6-N.Folk 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 11:38TD
    Darren Waller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 9
    Score
    3-16

    (11:38) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 11:33XP
    Riley Patterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    3-17

    47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  7. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 9:36TD
    Justin Fields

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 43
    Score
    9-17

    (9:36) 7-J.Fields scrambles left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 9:23XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    10-17

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 5:26TD
    De'Von Achane

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 9
    Score
    10-23

    (5:26) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 5:20XP
    Riley Patterson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    10-24

    47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  11. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 13:14FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 32
    Score
    13-24

    (13:14) 6-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 3:36FG
    Riley Patterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 18
    Score
    13-27

    (3:36) 47-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 3:33FG
    Riley Patterson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 35
    Score
    13-27

    47-R.Patterson kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to NYJ 0. 32-I.Davis to NYJ 39 for 39 yards (3-K.Britt).

  14. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 1:56TD
    Garrett Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 23
    Score
    19-27

    (1:56) (Shotgun) 7-J.Fields pass deep right to 5-G.Wilson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 1:49Safety
    Justin Fields

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    21-27

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Fields rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +12.45 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  2. 2Justin FieldsJustin Fields · New York Jets · Passing · +10.24 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  3. 3Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  4. 4Malik TaylorMalik Taylor · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  5. 5Darren WallerDarren Waller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  6. 6Garrett WilsonGarrett Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7Isaiah DavisIsaiah Davis · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  8. 8Justin FieldsJustin Fields · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Tua Tagovailoa

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing

Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+12.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (+4.08 EPA): (9:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.25 EPA): Justin Fields — (9:36) 7-J.Fields scrambles left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Justin Fields led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Justin FieldsJustin Fields (New York Jets) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.24 total EPA
  • Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +12.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York JetsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.075+0.176
Offensive success rate57.5%47.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.256+0.429
Rush EPA/play-0.156-0.183
Defensive EPA/play-0.176-0.075
Defensive success rate52.1%42.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Jets: +0.07 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.18 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, +12.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 10 drives, +5.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Darren WallerMiami Dolphins — Darren Waller (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 9:26)
  • Darren WallerMiami Dolphins — Darren Waller (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 11:38)
  • Justin FieldsNew York Jets — Justin Fields (Q3 9:36)
  • De'Von AchaneMiami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q3 5:26)
  • Garrett WilsonNew York Jets — Garrett Wilson (Justin Fields pass) (Q4 1:56)

Field goals

  • Riley PattersonMiami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q1 10:55)
  • Nick FolkNew York Jets — Nick Folk (Q2 0:02)
  • Nick FolkNew York Jets — Nick Folk (Q4 13:14)
  • Riley PattersonMiami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q4 3:36)
  • Riley PattersonMiami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q4 3:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) 47-R.Patterson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 9:20) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 40 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 6-N.Folk 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 9 (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 11:33) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 43 (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) 7-J.Fields scrambles left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 9:23) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 9 (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 5:20) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 11–6. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) 6-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) 47-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q4 3:33) — 47-R.Patterson kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to NYJ 0. 32-I.Davis to NYJ 39 for 39 yards (3-K.Britt).; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 23 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 7-J.Fields pass deep right to 5-G.Wilson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 1:49) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Fields rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Jets (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 61-M.Mitchell reported in as eligible. 0-B.Allen right guard to MIA 1 for 5 yards (23-J.Jones; 21-A.Davis). FUMBLES (23-J.Jones), RECOVERED by MIA-29-M.Fitzpatrick at MIA 4. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.17]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.08]
  • New York Jets (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) 7-J.Fields scrambles left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +6.25]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 10-T.Hill to NYJ 36 for 8 yards (21-B.Stephens). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +1.81]
  • New York Jets (Q3 15:00) — 47-R.Patterson kicks 59 yards from MIA 35 to NYJ 6. 18-I.Williams to NYJ 36 for 30 yards (53-C.Goode, 11-D.Trader). FUMBLES (11-D.Trader), RECOVERED by MIA-11-D.Trader at NYJ 36. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.64]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) 7-J.Fields scrambles left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +6.25]
  • New York Jets (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 61-M.Mitchell reported in as eligible. 0-B.Allen right guard to MIA 1 for 5 yards (23-J.Jones; 21-A.Davis). FUMBLES (23-J.Jones), RECOVERED by MIA-29-M.Fitzpatrick at MIA 4. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.17]
  • New York Jets (Q3 15:00) — 47-R.Patterson kicks 59 yards from MIA 35 to NYJ 6. 18-I.Williams to NYJ 36 for 30 yards (53-C.Goode, 11-D.Trader). FUMBLES (11-D.Trader), RECOVERED by MIA-11-D.Trader at NYJ 36. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.64]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.08]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 10:55 · NYJ 29 · Score 0-3
    (10:55) 47-R.Patterson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:26 · NYJ 4 · Score 0-9
    (9:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 9:20 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-10
    47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  4. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · MIA 40 · Score 3-10
    (:02) 6-N.Folk 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
  5. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 11:38 · NYJ 9 · Score 3-16
    (11:38) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 11:33 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-17
    47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  7. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 9:36 · MIA 43 · Score 9-17
    (9:36) 7-J.Fields scrambles left end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 9:23 · MIA 15 · Score 10-17
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
  9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 5:26 · NYJ 9 · Score 10-23
    (5:26) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 5:20 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-24
    47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  11. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 13:14 · MIA 32 · Score 13-24
    (13:14) 6-N.Folk 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
  12. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:36 · NYJ 18 · Score 13-27
    (3:36) 47-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  13. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:33 · MIA 35 · Score 13-27
    47-R.Patterson kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to NYJ 0. 32-I.Davis to NYJ 39 for 39 yards (3-K.Britt).
  14. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:56 · MIA 23 · Score 19-27
    (1:56) (Shotgun) 7-J.Fields pass deep right to 5-G.Wilson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 1:49 · MIA 2 · Score 21-27
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Fields rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Justin Fields (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2025-09-29?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 27-21 in Week 4, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: New York Jets 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 14; Q4: New York Jets 11, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: New York Jets 21, Miami Dolphins 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Waller (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 9:26) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Waller (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 11:38) New York Jets touchdown — J. Fields (Q3 9:36) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q3 5:26) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (J. Fields pass) (Q4 1:56) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q1 10:55, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 13:14, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 3:36, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 3:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

Justin Fields (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.24 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 58.6% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +12.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+4.08 EPA): (9:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 83-D.Waller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Miami Dolphins won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W

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